I thought Elton was doing well, but they ALL are!
All in COMMENT
Throughout history, there have been numerous times when as a Nation, we’ve had to contend with events and issues that arrived with potentially devastating consequences.
Is it any wonder that many of us are so cynical about the way our leaders go about their business?
It’s a quote that came to mind this past week, after we were given interesting article from Orange City Life reader Don Perry.
We’ve all been affected in one way or another by the bushfires, either as a spectator from afar, or a friend or family member of someone caught up in the fires, or maybe even a property owner in one of the fire zones. No matter where you stand, it’s been a disaster and it’s pretty hard to imagine any good coming out of what has happened.
Seeing grocery items go up in price is nothing new, but the way some companies increase their prices today could be considered a bit suss, and a damn nuisance for some people.
Back in ’73 I discovered Elton John, in 2020 I’ve done some ‘paying it forward’.
I'm not one for New Year's resolutions but having said that, I usually use the break over Christmas to review the year that's been and to give thought to what needs to be done in the year ahead, especially with the view to improving things or doing things better overall.
The Queen called 1992 her ‘Annus Horribilis’, let’s hope 2020 is a better one for us.
Something really good is happening in Orange right now, but it will take time before most of our community realise it. It concerns Orange’s Community Radio Station FM 107.5.
The past few decades have seen some amazing advancement in medicine, allowing us to live longer and greatly improving the quality of life for many, many people.
For those following my columns regarding the chap who believes he has something worthwhile to offer Orange to help with our water issues, let me provide this final update.
My wife and I spent last weekend in Newcastle doing the granny thing for our kids, and while driving home I made an interesting observation, one that I felt warranted one of my comments in OC Life.